Thursday, July 9 

3D Design Leaf-Shaped Coasters: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 4-6 p.m. 562-570-5756,  longbeach.gov/library.

Bird Walk: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road 8-9:30 a.m. 562-206-2040, rancholoscerritos.org.

Trivia Night: The Bungalow, 6400, E. Pacific Coast Highway. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. thebungalow.com/long-beach.

Instrument Petting Zoo for Kids: Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 3-4 p.m. 562-570-7500,  longbeach.gov/library.

Kids Craft: With Agape Children’s Museum. Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Teen Art Series: Paint-n-Plant. Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Friday, July 10 

“Rio”: A Tribute to Duran Duran. Harvelle’s, 201 E. Broadway. 8-11:30 p.m. $27.50. 562-239-3700, shorturl.at/T5TOn.

Summer Lego Club: Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 10-11 a.m. 562-570-1040, longbeach.gov/library.

Dance Fitness: With Ziann. Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 562-570-3551.

Tattoo Festival: Presented by Villain Arts. Long Beach Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 2-11 p.m. Also July 11 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and July 12 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $25-$50. villainarts.com.

Summer Concert: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB, Earl Warren Drive. Featuring Think of One Jazz. $10. shorturl.at/Ny4Ib.

Saturday, July 11

3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival: Presented by Live at the Shell. Recreation Park Bandshell, 701-939 Federation Drive. Noon-7 p.m. liveattheshell.org.

2026 Fiesta Del Rancho: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 N. Virginia Road. Noon-5 p.m. $10. 562-206-2040, shorturl.at/G0BMS.

Anime Your Way: El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 2-3 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.

Design Your Own Monster Book Cover: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2-4 p.m. 562-570-5756, longbeach.gov/library.

Festival of AAPI Books: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 562-570-1044, longbeach.gov/library.

Game Day: Taverns, Talk and the Gaming Table. Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 562-562-6729, longbeach.gov/library.

Ocean Investigators: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 9-11 a.m. $38 general admission/$32 for members. 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org.

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball: Competition at Alamitos Beach, 700 E. Shoreline Drive, on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. For tickets and match times, go to avp.com.

East Village Architectural Walking Tour: Hosted by Long Beach Heritage. 9:30 a.m. Tour begins at 19 Linden Ave. For tickets, go to shorturl.at/dnEmT.

Music & Moonlight at Bembridge House: Hosted by Long Beach Heritage at the Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle. Featuring Shy but Flyy. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own chair and snacks. Free.

Pirate Invasion: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way. Featuring revolving acts, a pub crawl, costumes, and more. 1-10 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the door.

FIFA World Cup Watch Party: Hosted by Watch Me! Sports Bar, 6527 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Noon.

DTLB Art + Design Walk: Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance. The event will feature multiple art exhibits, installations, and live performances throughout downtown from 2-7 p.m. For a map of events, go to shorturl.at/neTLd.

Sunday, July 12

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball: Competition at Alamitos Beach, 700 E. Shoreline Drive, on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. For tickets and match times, go to avp.com.

Pirate Invasion: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way. Featuring revolving acts, a pub crawl, costumes, and more. 1-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Monday, July 13

Movies on the Mary: “Clueless.” Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway. 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to queenmary.com.

Bixby Knolls Concerts in the Park(ing lot): Concert featuring Identity Theft starts at 6:30 p.m. in Bixby Joe Lot. For details, go to shorturl.at/YWNzz.

Tuesday, July 14 

Moonlight Movies on the Beach: “Mean Girls.” Granada Beach, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd. Movie will start at susnset between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Granada Beach parking is free after 6 p.m.

DIY Gardening Aprons: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 5:30-6:45 p.m. 562-570-1047, longbeach.gov/library.

Good Afternoon, Long Beach: Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Drive. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 for members/$45 for non-members. RSVP at shorturl.at/fZkoE.

Virtual Author Talk: “The North Falls” series with Karin Slaughter. Presented by Long Beach Public Library. 4-5 p.m. 562-570-7500, longbeach.gov/library.

Wednesday, July 15 

Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor: Restaurants and businesses along Second Street will offer samples, deals, and discounts starting at 4 p.m. Tasting tickets ($20 for 18 or $15 for 12) can be purchased in front of the Chase Bank. Also Thursday, July 16. belmontshore.org.

Crafternoon: Sun Printing. El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 562-570-3136, longbeach.gov/library.

Film screening: “FernGully.” Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St. 11 a.m. $5 for adults/children under 18 free. shorturl.at/RytxZ.

Read and Create: The Butterfly Life Cycle. Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 3-4:30 p.m. 562-570-1041, longbeach.gov/library.

Tango Lesson: With Sharna. Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Company, 230 Pine Ave. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. sharnafabiano.com/tango.

Ongoing

“Godspell”: Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater, 5021 E. Anaheim St. $20-$27. Runs thru Aug. 2. 562-494-1014, lbplayhouse.org.

Art of Wood Carving: Presented by California Carvers Guild. Meet every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., Room 207. 562-570-3500.

Club of Harps: The harmonica club for all skill levels meets every Wednesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: clubofharps.org.

Dancing Through Parkinson’s: Class at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 E. 4th St. Every Saturday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register at invertigodance.org/dtp/class-sign-up.

Riley’s Red Wagon: Book swap open daily (unless it’s raining). 9 a.m. until dark. 3040 E. 1st St. First-time guests can have five free books. justinrudd.com/cat.html.

Shoreline Speaker’s Toastmasters: For more than 30 years Shoreline Speakers Toastmasters has provided a supportive and positive environment for people to become confident public speakers and strong leaders. Visitors are welcome. Every First and Third Wednesday, 7-8 a.m. on Zoom. For more information and to receive a meeting link, email jgrobaty@gmail.com.

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